20-A §16101. Authority for condemnation

20-A ME Rev Stat § 16101 (2019) (N/A)
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§16101. Authority for condemnation

1.  Conditions.  A school administrative unit may condemn land for the construction or enlargement of school buildings and playgrounds when:

A. The owner of the property refuses to sell;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]

B. The parties are unable to agree on a price within 60 days of the first offer; or   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]

C. The owner of the property resides outside the State and has no authorized agent or attorney within the State.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]

[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]

2.  School administrative units.  The following school administrative units may condemn land for school construction:

A. Municipalities;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]

B. School administrative districts or regional school units; and   [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).]

C. Community school districts.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]

[PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).]

3.  Restrictions.  A school administrative unit may not condemn lots exceeding 25 acres for one project.

[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).